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Running Her Own Business Helped This Painter Become a Full-Time Artist
September 4, 2025 Artist

Running Her Own Business Helped This Painter Become a Full-Time Artist

In Alicia Cornwell's elegant still lifes, you might catch glimpses of the antiques she used to sell.
Not Even a Natural Disaster Could Stop This Artist From Painting
July 10, 2025 Artist

Not Even a Natural Disaster Could Stop This Artist From Painting

When Hunter Jay's studio was swept away in a catastrophic flood, there was only one thing he wanted to do: keep painting, every day.
How Art Galleries Stay Organized, Sell More & Stress Less
June 23, 2025 Collector

How Art Galleries Stay Organized, Sell More & Stress Less

10 reasons why Artwork Archive is the secret weapon for a successful art gallery.
The Joys and Frustrations of a Professional Artist's Work Week
June 11, 2025 Artist

The Joys and Frustrations of a Professional Artist's Work Week

How collage artist Sarah Short balances exhibition deadlines, gallery outreach, and plenty of time for creativity.

Do you have everything you need to run your art business?

What I’d Tell My Younger Artist Self About Running a Studio
May 16, 2025 Artist

What I’d Tell My Younger Artist Self About Running a Studio

10 years, hundreds of paintings, and one powerful system. The tool that Randy Purcell has trusted over the last decade could be what's missing from your own art practice.
How I Prepare For a Successful Art Show
May 15, 2025 Artist

How I Prepare For a Successful Art Show

Get ready with painter Kate Joiner as she selects pieces, sets prices, and reaches out to collectors for an exhibition.
Art Sales, Simplified: A Smarter Way for Galleries and Consultants to Manage Their Pipeline
May 14, 2025 Collector

Art Sales, Simplified: A Smarter Way for Galleries and Consultants to Manage Their Pipeline

Streamline sales processes and enhance client engagement with Artwork Archive's new Sales Pipeline & Proposal feature.
Artists: Keep Detailed Notes, They’re More Important Than You Think
May 8, 2025 Artist

Artists: Keep Detailed Notes, They’re More Important Than You Think

For globetrotting artist Nicky Myny, having an easy way to store her notes and notebooks has been transformational.
Stitch by Stitch, an Artist Builds the Career of Her Dreams
April 30, 2025 Artist

Stitch by Stitch, an Artist Builds the Career of Her Dreams

Textile artist Regina Jestrow uses an expansive quilt of tools to stay on top of all her art business administration.
Ask Artwork Archive: "Am I Even Cut Out to Be an Artist?"
April 28, 2025 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "Am I Even Cut Out to Be an Artist?"

"What if I’m not cut out for the art world?" This week on Ask Artwork Archive: a conversation about burnout, creative doubt, and reconnecting with your work.
This Artist’s Secret to Creative Success? Organization
April 18, 2025 Artist

This Artist’s Secret to Creative Success? Organization

To become the artist she always wanted to be, contemporary abstract painter Ann Flemings found that a little structure makes a huge difference.
How One Artist Stopped Art Business Overwhelm in Its Tracks
April 2, 2025 Artist

How One Artist Stopped Art Business Overwhelm in Its Tracks

For artist Astri Snodgrass, Artwork Archive hasn’t just tamed her inventory, it’s given her a new way to reflect on her practice.

Have you recorded the history
of your artwork?

Art Business Diaries: There’s No Secret to Becoming a Profitable Artist
March 25, 2025 Artist

Art Business Diaries: There’s No Secret to Becoming a Profitable Artist

Sky-obsessed Texas pilot Lindy Severns traded in the cockpit for a canvas, turning dramatic cloudscapes into a fulfilling artistic career.
Ask Artwork Archive: "How Do I Keep Growing My Art Career Without Burning Out?"
December 11, 2024 Artist

Ask Artwork Archive: "How Do I Keep Growing My Art Career Without Burning Out?"

"I haven't touched clay in days because I'm drowning in paperwork." This week, we explore that delicate balance between running a thriving art business and protecting your creative soul—and how to build systems that serve both.
Digital Scammers Might Be Haunting Your Art Business…Here’s How to Stay Safe
October 28, 2024 Artist

Digital Scammers Might Be Haunting Your Art Business…Here’s How to Stay Safe

Scammers are getting more creative in 2024, preying on artists with fake offers, phony grants, and crypto schemes. Learn how to spot the warning signs and protect yourself with Artwork Archive.
Holiday Season is Around the Corner—Are Your Art Sales Strategies in Place?
October 7, 2024 Artist

Holiday Season is Around the Corner—Are Your Art Sales Strategies in Place?

The holidays are hectic enough without the added stress of running an art business—but they don’t have to be.
Want a Stronger Artist Statement? Start by Cutting These
September 26, 2024 Artist

Want a Stronger Artist Statement? Start by Cutting These

Here's what to avoid when writing your artist statement (and what to say instead)
Art Business Diaries: Can Passion Pay the Bills?
July 30, 2024 Artist

Art Business Diaries: Can Passion Pay the Bills?

Marisabel Gonzalez combines medicine, motherhood, and migration into abstract art success— all while turning these life experiences into a thriving creative business
Art Business Diaries: Kate Joiner on Balancing Creativity and Finance
July 23, 2024 Artist

Art Business Diaries: Kate Joiner on Balancing Creativity and Finance

How Kate Joiner, a California-based artist, leverages Artwork Archive to elevate her art business and fuel her creative process.
The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in August 2024
July 16, 2024 Artist

The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in August 2024

The best artist grants, residencies, exhibitions, and open calls for artists—all with deadlines coming up in August 2024!
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